Chicago Mayor unveils ‘Abolish ICE’ snowplow after killing of immigrants
The name for the snow plow was chosen from 13,000 entries in the city’s You Name a Plow contest.
“This name derives from our city’s legacy of standing up for justice, dignity and the rights of all people, no matter where they come from,” Johnson said in front of the city’s massive salt dome.
“I want to take this moment to reiterate that Chicago does not want ICE on our streets, in our airports or in our city. Chicago believes in abolishing ICE.”
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a press conference announcing the top-voted name in the city’s 2026 You Name a Snowplow contest, Abolish ICE, Wednesday. (Erin Holley/AP)
“Defrostingis a slogan used by activists and progressive politicians in opposition to enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Johnson has previously criticized the Trump administration’s use of ICE.
In addition, he recently condemned the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at airports, including Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, to assist the Transportation Security Administration.
The unveiling of the snowplow came days after Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman was killed last week by a man he claims was the murderer. Venezuelan immigrant.
Jose Medina, 25, accused of the alleged murder, was arrested by the US Border Patrol on May 9, 2023, and was later released into the United States under the Biden administration.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a press conference announcing the first name in the city’s 2026 You Name a Snowplow contest, Abolish ICE, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Chicago. (Associated Press)
Johnson was questioned about Gorman’s killing during Wednesday’s unveiling and whether he was considering rescheduling the event given the timing.
“It’s a terrible tragedy,” he said. “This tragedy will not deter us from our work. In fact, it will challenge all of us to redouble our efforts to ensure everyone is protected across the boroughs.”
Chicago Democratic Alderman Raymond Lopez, who criticized Chicago Sanctuary policiesHe said Gorman’s death was “100% avoidable.”
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“As a culmination of the choices made here in the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois to protect noncitizens even when they choose to engage in serious criminal behavior, this mentality must change,” he told America Reports on Wednesday.
“This mentality must stop because Sheridan and the other 1,200 individuals across this country who have been victims… victimized by non-citizens deserve to be honored by changing the mentality and the law.”
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